This course provides child care and early childhood education professionals with an explanation of key concepts of curriculum planning and implementation, including frameworks, standards, guidelines, planning tools, and state-approved curriculum resources aimed to promote quality programming and enhanced learning. It is designed to help you get your program aligned with Maryland EXCELS as well as help you reach higher Maryland Child Care Credential levels. Credential Boosters are classes that are identified by the Maryland State Department of Education in the Staff Credential modifications for levels 2, 3 and 4. Maryland State Education Core of Knowledge: 3 hours Curriculum.